The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 38,600

€ 35,700

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d DPF
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d DPF
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 651.911
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.13 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
655 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data